Feb 20 - Feb 23, 2024

 Hello Families,

We have had another great week in Grade 2!

Important Dates

February 28th – Pink Shirt Day  February 28th – Daytime Gr. 1-3 Celebration of Learning in Music Room – Puppetry residency   February 28th – Student Voice Bake Sale – please bring $1.00 or $2.00    March 1st – Fun Snack   March 13th – School Council Meeting – Gr. 6 to share Teacher Report

Art 
This week students created some beautiful art using watercolour paint. Students had the choice to create igloos or inukshuks. See the examples below. 

Puppets

* I can contribute to discussions as a listener and speaker.

* I can examine messages that combine both verbal and non-verbal communication.

* I can change verbal or non-verbal language according to purpose and audience. 

Our puppet show creativity is blossoming! Without sharing too many details ask your child to share the puppet feeling and who they are partnering with. We can't wait for you to join us next week to celebrate their learning.

This week students acted as "Emotion Explorers" in groups to give advice to the Colour Monster facing different scenarios. Some of their answers are included below.

Scenario 1: My little brother has just broken my favorite toy.

"Go talk to your brother and tell him how you feel."

"Tell your parents and they will help you deal with it." 

"Calm down and talk to your brother. Talk to your parent. Walk away."

Scenario 2: I am going to the dentist. I have never been before, and I am scared that it will hurt.

"Try to think of something else and be brave."

"Think of the good things that can happen, healthy teeth!"

"You can ask the dentist what she/he will do and say it's your first time and say you are scared."

Scenario 3: I find it really hard to go to sleep at bedtime. I often think that there is something under my bed...

"Ask a parent to tell you a looooooong story so you forget and fall asleep."

"Take three deep breaths and think of a giant candy land!" 

Scenario 4: I am at a friend's house. Mom says it is time to go, but I don't want to! We've just started playing a new game.

"Pause the game and do it next time."

"Take the game with you."

"Ask nicely to finish."

Math

We continue to explore 2-digit numbers and recognize place value. For additional practice at home have your child write numbers in a variety of ways (expanded form, pictures, tallies, words, etc). 

Have a wonderful weekend.